The Charm Bracelet is a popular jewelry item because of its uniqueness and affordable price. A complex charm bracelet can be purchased for less than ten dollars, though it is possible to spend hundreds of dollars on a charm made of 18K gold and set with gems. Popular themes include horoscope signs, birthstone, disney, photo, travel, and family keepsakes. A lot of women begin collecting charms when they are children. The charm bracelet grows along with them and is a reflection of their hobbies and personal experiences.
 
Italian charms, a genre in and of themselves, don't drop from a chain like conventional charms. Rather, they're soldered onto flat links which snap onto an extensible bracelet. They're adorned with letters, symbols, pictures or stones, or have  pictures painted on them. Charms can be snapped on and off these modular bracelets to create new configurations to match different moods and outfits. They are traditionally made of stainless steel or 18k gold. Italian charms are of the same standard size and the resulting bracelet can be custom-made to accommodate every wrist.

There are many other different genres of charm bracelets to choose from such as the charm bracelet watch, which has grown in popularity. Other popular choices are disney charm bracelets, photo charm bracelets and pandora charm bracelets. A beautiful charm bracelet is a gift that will long be remembered for its thoughtfulness.